SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SCWD
BKCHAU2SCWD belongs to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Chatswood, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHAU2SCWD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHAU2S |
| Branch code | CWD |
| Bank | Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch |
| Branch | Chatswood |
| City | Chatswood |
| Country | Australia |
The way the Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CWD Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses BIC BKCHAU2SCWD?
BKCHAU2SCWD identifies Chatswood, a branch or department of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch in Chatswood, Australia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKCHAU2SCWD mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, AU is the ISO code of Australia, 2S is the location code and CWD is the code of the department Chatswood.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHAU2SCWD, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHAU2S instead of BKCHAU2SCWD?
BKCHAU2S points to the main office of Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, while BKCHAU2SCWD points to Chatswood. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHAU2SCWD.
What happens if I use BKCHAU2SCWD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKCHAU2SCWD against the details from Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.